Tea Cakes

8 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla flavoring

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift dry ingredients together.
  2. 2
    Cream shortening with sugar. Add eggs and vanilla.
  3. 3
    Mix well; combine with dry ingredients. Roll out on floured surface.
  4. 4
    Roll to 1/8.
  5. 5
    Cut with cookie cutter.
  6. 6
    Sprinkle with sugar (colored if desired).
  7. 7
    Bake approximately 8 minutes at 425°.
  8. 8
    Do not overbake.

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